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$ 599,900
Est. payment | /mo
3 Beds
4 Baths
3,975 SqFt
$ 599,900
Est. payment | /mo
3 Beds
4 Baths
3,975 SqFt
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Residence
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 3,975 sqft
Price per Sqft $150
MLS Listing ID 26059065
Style Other
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 3
Half Baths 1
Year Built 2014
Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence
Property Description
Located in Jefferson County, Illinois, just 10 miles from Mount Vernon, this 16± surveyed acre property offers a unique combination of luxury country living, privacy, outdoor recreation, and short-term rental potential. With a custom home, an impressive guest house with a built-in swim spa and hot tub, a stocked pond, approximately 10 acres of timber, and extensive improvements, this property could serve equally well as a full-time residence, private retreat, or destination rental. The centerpiece of the property is the 2,100±-square-foot home featuring 2 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. Positioned overlooking a 2.5± acre stocked pond, the home was designed to take advantage of the setting, with large windows providing plenty of natural light and views of the property and water. A finished basement provides additional living and entertainment space, while patios and balconies on every level allow you to enjoy the outdoors from virtually anywhere in the home. Morning coffee overlooking the pond, evenings with family and friends, or simply watching deer and turkey move through the property are all part of what makes this setting special. The home sits well off the road, providing the privacy and seclusion you would expect from a luxury country property while remaining only 10 miles from Mount Vernon. That combination of privacy and convenient access is also a major advantage for anyone considering the property for short-term rental use. The property also includes a fully finished and insulated 24x40 two-car garage with electricity and excellent lighting. Two additional rooms provide plenty of flexibility for storage, a workshop, hobbies, or other uses. The grounds surrounding the home and improvements have been extensively landscaped and maintained. The landscaping, pond, mature timber, and layout of the improvements give the entire property a finished feel while still maintaining the natural outdoor setting that makes the acreage so appealing. One of the most distinctive features is the impressive 1,800±-square-foot guest house. Inside is a 19-foot swim spa and hot tub, along with a well-appointed kitchen, bathroom, and bedroom. Above the main level is an additional 724± square foot loft, creating even more space for guests, recreation, or additional sleeping accommodations. The guest house, swim spa, multiple lodging areas, stocked pond, privacy, and proximity to Mount Vernon create a strong opportunity for a premium short-term rental or VRBO. Rather than simply offering guests a place to stay, this property has the ability to provide a complete destination experience built around privacy, luxury amenities, and outdoor recreation. Approximately 10± acres of timber add another dimension to the property. Deer and turkey sign can be found throughout the wooded acreage, providing the opportunity to hunt right out the back door. The 2.5± acre stocked pond provides fishing and additional recreational opportunities, while the timber and surrounding acreage offer room for hiking, ATV riding, wildlife watching, photography, and simply enjoying your own private outdoor space. The property also has potential for corporate retreats, family gatherings, small weddings, wellness retreats, and other private events. The combination of multiple structures, outdoor living areas, water, mature timber, manicured grounds, and privacy provides options that are difficult to find on a property of this size. Whether you're looking for a luxury primary residence, private weekend getaway, recreational property, or a short-term rental investment with amenities that can help separate it from typical rental properties, these 16 surveyed acres offer a combination of improvements, privacy, and outdoor opportunities that is hard to duplicate this close to Mount Vernon.
Location
State IL
County Jefferson
Rooms
Basement Finished
Main Level Bedrooms 1
Interior
Heating Geothermal
Cooling Geothermal
Fireplaces Number 1
Fireplaces Type Living Room
Fireplace Y
Exterior
Parking Features true
Garage Spaces 2.0
View Y/N No
Building
Lot Description Pond on Lot
Story 2
Sewer Septic Tank
Water Public
Level or Stories Two
Structure Type See Remarks
Schools
Elementary Schools Woodlawn Dist 4
Middle Schools Woodlawn Dist 4
High Schools Woodlawn Comm
School District Woodlawn Dist 4
Others
Acceptable Financing Conventional
Listing Terms Conventional
Special Listing Condition Standard
Listed by Cody Crum • Whitetail Properties Real Estate, LLC
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